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Ask Shawn Collins: Rich Affiliate, Poor Affiliate

January 28, 2007 by Shawn Collins

Q: How do I get started in affiliate marketing without any money?

Shawn CollinsA: I don’t mean to dash your dreams, but that’s almost like asking how do I start my car with an empty gas tank. The answer, unfortunately, is that you don’t.

Just like a car, your affiliate business needs some money to fuel it.

You can get started with minimal investment by getting a domain name and web hosting for your new Web site.

Start up a site on a topic that interests you. Generate unique content with reviews, articles, etc. When you have some more money, start an account with an e-mail service provider, so you can start a newsletter and have visitors opt-in.

Also, start participating in affiliate forums and read affiliate blogs.

Lots of free education and opportunities to learn from the great minds in the industry that way.

When you start earning money as an affiliate, I’d urge you to re-invest it to grow your business.

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